3.

BASIC DESIGN ELEMENTS IN

ARCHITECTURE

BSR453 (Building Design) Prepared by: Sr Rohimah Khoiriyah

 Structure of presentation
1. Introduction
2. Primary elements of architecture
3. Plane
4. Volume
5. Elements of form defining space
6. Horizontal plane
7. Overhead plane
8. Roof plane
9. Ceiling plane
10.Single vertical plane
11.Linear elements
12.Opening in space defining elements
13.Primary solids
14.Conclusion
 1. INTRODUCTION
• Design begins with the introduction of conceptual
elements which are the primary elements of form
in the order of their growth :
1. from the point to a 1-dimensional line,
2. From the line to the 2-dimensional plane
3. From the plane to the 3-dimensional volume.

• These elements become form with substance,

shape, size, colour & texture.
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 14. CONCLUSION

• This presentation discussed only the basic elements

of architectural design for students to begin their
understanding on architectural design.

• As we experience these forms in our environment,

we should be able to perceive the existence of the
primary elements of point, line, plane & volume in
the architectural design of buildings.
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